Also known as: Mr Skinnebach · Mr. Skinnebach · Ambassador Skinnebach · His Excellency Rune Skinnebach · Mr Rune Skinnebach · Ambassador Rune Skinnebach · H.E. Rune Skinnebach · H.E Rune Skinnebach
European Union Ambassador to Ghana, engaged in bilateral cooperation on security, trade, investment, youth employment, and cultural exchange.
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Joy Online
… Mr Rune Skinnebach, the European Union Ambassador to Ghana, commended Ghana’s economic recovery and reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting the country’s growth agenda. …
Mahama calls for new Ghana-EU partnership driven by trade, investment and industrialisationBusiness & Financial Times
By Rune SKINNEBACH The annual Ghana-EU Partnership dialogue on 11 June 2026 carries special significance. …
Why the EU–Ghana partnership mattersJoy Online
… Rune Skinnebach, the European Union Ambassador to Ghana, and Edmond Moukala, the UNESCO Representative in Ghana, highlighted the importance of investing in culture, as it creates employment and economic opportunities. …
Veep urges collaboration to unlock economic potential of culture, creative industryJoy Online
… The EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, said the EU remains Ghana’s largest investor, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) stock at €4.9 billion in 2025. …
EU investment in Ghana reaches $16bn – GIPC’s BossJoy Online
… The European Union Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, reaffirmed the EU’s position as Ghana’s largest investment partner, while the German Ambassador, Frederick Landshoft, described Ghana as a strategic gateway to the West African market, highlighting its growing importance in …
Ghana deepens economic cooperation with EU to boost trade and investmentDaily Guide
Rune Skinnebach in a group photograph with the participants. INSET: Rune Skinnebach The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, has described Ghana as a peaceful and stable “island” in “unruly waters” despite growing insecurity in the Sahel and some neighbouring …
Ghana Peaceful ‘Island’ In Unruly Waters – EU AmbassadorJoy Online
… Mouduzi Nozinisa, the Chief Executive Officer of the Eswatini National Trust Commission; Rune Skinnebach, the European Union Ambassador to Ghana; and Ms. …
Manhyia Palace Museum honours Ghanaian, international creative arts personalitiesThe Ghanaian Times
The European Union Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, has said Ghana is currently enjoying a highly favourable economic climate that is attracting strong investor interest. …
Very good time to be in Ghana – EU Ambassador tells investorsThe Ghanaian Times
… The package, announced by the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, forms part of Team Europe’s broader strategy to deepen economic cooperation with African countries and promote sustainable development across the continent. …
EU announces €1bn Africa package at Ghana partnership milestoneBusiness & Financial Times
In launching Europe Month in Accra recently, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach pointed out the stark contrast in the trade relations of Ghana with the EU and China. …
Editorial: EU lauds balanced trade relations with Ghana…The European Film Festival has returned to Ghana with this year's edition focusing on peace, tolerance and inclusion. The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts says the festival provides platforms for young creatives to develop skills, gain exposure, and interact with industry players, while the EU Ambassador notes it creates opportunities for artists to connect internationally.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
The European Film Festival has returned to Ghana with this year's edition focusing on peace, tolerance and inclusion. The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts says the festival provides platforms for young creatives to develop skills, gain exposure, and interact with industry players, while the EU Ambassador notes it creates opportunities for artists to connect internationally.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
The EU Ambassador visited KNUST's Career Services Centre to strengthen cooperation on youth empowerment, employability, and digital skills training. The visit aimed to advance youth employability, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Ghana through partnerships with the European Union and UNCDF.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The EU Ambassador and delegation visited KNUST's Career Services Centre to advance the EU Pact for Skills Development Initiative, focusing on youth empowerment, digital skills training, and academic-industry collaboration. The visit was part of broader efforts to strengthen cooperation among KNUST, the EU, and UNCDF on youth employability and entrepreneurship in Ghana and West Africa.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
European Union Ambassador Rune Skinnebach met with Ghana's Inspector-General of Police to strengthen bilateral cooperation on policing and security. Both sides discussed EU support for training, cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, community policing, and other capacity-building programmes to help the Police Service respond to emerging security challenges.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The EU Ambassador to Ghana met with the Inspector-General of Police to strengthen cooperation on police training, forensic investigations, cybersecurity, community policing, and crime scene management. Both officials expressed commitment to deepened collaboration on emerging security challenges and capacity-building.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sampson Ahi, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting manufacturing and enterprises through policies including tax relief, duty-free machinery imports, and renewable energy expansion. He said the government would target sectors including textiles, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and agribusiness to increase economic opportunities and job creation.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) Ghana 2026 has been launched in Accra, with the third edition scheduled for October 5–11, 2026, themed on peace, tolerance, and inclusion. The festival seeks to bring Ghanaian and European filmmakers and audiences together through film screenings, filmmaker engagements, and industry activities across venues including the Goethe-Institut Ghana, British Council, and Alliance Française.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union has urged Ghanaian students selected for the 2026 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree Programme to return home after their studies with knowledge and skills to contribute to Ghana's development. Since 2014, a total of 3,618 Ghanaian students and academic staff have benefited from study, training and teaching opportunities in Europe under the Erasmus+ programme.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The European Union has awarded 446 Ghanaians the Erasmus+ Scholarship Programme for 2026, comprising 28 students for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (14 with full scholarships) and 418 students and staff selected under International Credit Mobility, a short-term exchange programme. EU Ambassador Rune Skinnebach described the awards as representing "real opportunities, real ambitions, and real stories of transformation."
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana and the EU have pledged closer collaboration to help exporters comply with evolving market access requirements, with Ghana's GIPC chief raising concerns about frequent changes to EU regulations including the Deforestation Regulation and sanitary standards. The Foreign Affairs Minister proposed developing a local assessment mechanism to ensure exports meet EU requirements before shipment, and participants agreed on sustained dialogue and technical cooperation to strengthen trade.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has called for Ghana-EU relations to shift from traditional aid and development assistance toward trade, investment, innovation and industrialisation, with both sides working toward more strategic and equitable relations that promote shared prosperity. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue in Accra, he cited changing global conditions—including geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, climate change and technological disruption—as making strong international partnerships more important.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An annual Ghana-EU Partnership dialogue on 11 June 2026 commemorates 50 years of EU presence in Ghana, with President Mahama and Foreign Minister Ablakwa co-chairing discussions on deepening cooperation in security, trade, investment, and development. The EU is Ghana's largest trading partner and source of foreign direct investment.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang urged stronger stakeholder collaboration to unlock Ghana's culture and creative industry for job creation and inclusive economic growth, speaking at the launch of Ghana's Revised Cultural Policy. She highlighted UNESCO recognitions of Ghana's Kente and Highlife as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and urged citizens to learn local languages and use technology to digitise indigenous culture.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre CEO reported that the European Union invested US$16.24 billion in Ghana between 1994 and May 2026 across 2,236 projects, with manufacturing accounting for over US$8.49 billion and services, construction, and mining also receiving significant inflows.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and the European Union are intensifying economic cooperation to boost trade and investment. European investments in Ghana have exceeded US$16.24 billion across more than 2,200 projects, with both sides examining ways to deepen their Economic Partnership Agreement.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The EU Ambassador to Ghana has described the country as a peaceful and stable "island" despite growing insecurity in the Sahel and neighbouring regions, and stated that the EU remains committed to supporting Ghana's peace, stability and democratic gains. The ambassador noted that Ghana continues to enjoy strong relations with the EU, which has committed 150 billion euros under its Global Gateway Investment Package for Africa since 2022.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Manhyia Palace Museum has honoured five Ghanaian and three foreign creative arts personalities for their contributions to the arts sector at the second edition of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards, held in Kumasi. The awardees received plaques from the Asantehene and his wife, along with branded ICT diaries from Justice and Repair.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union Ambassador to Ghana has said Ghana is currently enjoying a favourable economic climate attracting investor interest, citing the country's political stability, deepening EU relations, and ongoing economic reforms. He noted that more than one billion euros in Global Gateway investments had already been committed to the country.
15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The European Union announced a €1 billion investment package for Africa under its Global Gateway Initiative to support infrastructure development, economic growth and digital transformation. The announcement by EU Ambassador to Ghana Rune Skinnebach marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between Ghana and the EU.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, contrasted Ghana's trade relationship with the EU—described as largely balanced under the Economic Partnership Agreement—with Ghana's trade with China, which he characterized as imbalanced with minimal exports and large imports. Skinnebach attributed Ghana's trade imbalance with China to job losses in domestic industries, rising foreign debt, lower GDP growth, currency depreciation, and increased economic dependence.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Highlife musician Kojo Antwi has been selected as the headline performer for the 2026 Europe Day reception in Accra on May 7, marking 50 years of EU-Ghana partnership since 1976. The event, themed "Golden Bridge," will celebrate diplomatic, trade, and cultural relations between Ghana and the European Union.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The European Union, led by Ambassador Rune Skinnebach, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sports and cultural engagement in Ghana during the 50th celebration of EU Month in Accra. A flagship activity was an 800-kilometre cycling event from Tamale to Accra, designed to strengthen people-to-people connections and engage citizens, particularly youth, in a shift toward more interactive and accessible public engagement.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action held a high-level gathering in Accra with diplomats, government officials, academics, and development partners to advance nature-based climate solutions across the continent. The Global Lead emphasized that despite Africa's minimal contribution to global emissions, it faces severe climate impacts and possesses rich natural assets including forests and wetlands that should anchor the continent's climate strategy.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union has marked 50 years of diplomatic relations with Ghana and announced a renewed cooperation agenda shifting from a donor-recipient model to balanced strategic engagement based on mutual respect and shared interests. The EU remains Ghana's largest export destination and biggest investor, with focus areas including trade frameworks like the Economic Partnership Agreement, investment, and security cooperation.
6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The EU Ambassador to Ghana has contrasted Ghana's trade relations with China—where the country exports very little but imports extensively—with EU-Ghana trade, which he describes as largely balanced under the Economic Partnership Agreement. According to the ambassador, the skewed trade model with China contributes to job losses, rising debt, lower GDP growth, and currency depreciation.
6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The European Union is repositioning its nearly 50-year relationship with Ghana from a donor-recipient model to a more balanced partnership focused on reliability, stability, and shared interests. EU Ambassador Rune Skinnebach said the bloc emphasizes consistency as a predictable ally amid global geopolitical uncertainty, with engagement now spanning trade, governance, infrastructure, and private sector collaboration.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →